Sustainability

We all have lots of ratty t-shirts around the house not suitable for the op shop and too “holey” to even wear as pajamas… Let’s give these a new life by learning how to make beautiful upcycled rugs with them!

We’ll learn how to make your own t-shirt yarn so you can turn those daggy old t-shirts into beautiful crafts and then we’ll cover the basics of fabric rugs, where to get specific materials and all the different kind of projects you can do with them.

Are you looking for healthier, vegan, more natural or simply eco-friendly beauty products? Learn to make them yourself!

This introduction will teach you how to get started. We’ll make some 100% natural products together so you can see how easy it is!

Could Earth Law be an antidote to the unsustainability of our age?

We live in a world where we are increasingly witness to the negative effects of a growing population and high consumerism of convenience products and services. From hurricanes and floods to droughts and bush fires, it can be hard to know what we can or should be doing to help. Indeed, it often seems to be out of the control of individuals.

Join us for an engaging look at the cutting edge legal approaches to the environmental crisis.

Want to look stylish and unique when you hit the grocery store or the market? Hate having cupboards and drawers overflowing with plastic shopping bags? Want to learn a useful skill and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. This is the class for you!

We are going to upcycle materials to create an awesome, reusable shopping bag. You’ll learn to sew, give new life to old things and tread more lightly upon the Earth, by creating your own upcycled shopping bag. Join us in a quest to raise awareness about our impact on the environment and help reduce our waste, one plastic bag at a time.

Do you have holes in your jumpers and socks and don’t know how to fix them? Are you scared of darning or wish there was a faster method?

Needle felting is a super quick, super fun, addictive alternative to darning that will have you ploughing through your mending basket in no time. Your knitwear will be proudly, visibly mended and have a new story to tell.

Ever wonder how to start a garden without paying for plants? Join this interactive lesson on how to cut, divide and grow seeds. From the science to the practice, after the workshop you will have the necessary knowledge to propagate any plant you like!

Have you ever wanted to get rid of something that’s too good to just give away, has never been used, or is getting lost amongst too much ‘stuff’? Hate the idea of waste, or want to make some extra money? Why not sell your unwanted things on eBay? This introductory class about eBay is the best place to start.

Will your home stand the test of time? What things should you consider to make sure your home is sustainable, energy efficient, and a place that you love to be?

In this interactive session learn key insights into how to ‘future proof’ your home, especially at floor plan stage. These ideas will help to ensure it meets your needs now, and as your requirements change over time.

Would you like to reduce your kitchen waste and get more inventive at meal times?

This is an informative and practical workshop that will teach you how to reduce your food waste, and work with leftovers in your kitchen. Hosted by Leftover Lovers, it’s perfect for households, families, individuals and chefs alike!

Join us for some tasty treats and walk away feeling like a true food waste warrior and leftover lover.

Humanity has never been as powerful as it is today. But as our power to create grows, so too does our power to destroy. And worse, the severity of the consequences of our mistakes also increases.

From more realistic scenarios such as climate change and nuclear war, to more theoretical situations such as a ‘grey goo’ disaster, this class will explore the most dire of threats facing humanity and what we can do to save the world from them.